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Legends Bay

Gated waterfront living close to Sarasota Bay

14

Homes for sale

$1,300,000

Median list price

$452

Avg price / sqft

52

Median days on market

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Legends Bay is a small, gated enclave in Bradenton where water views and privacy are the point — nearly every home sits behind the gate, and roughly a third front the water. It's the kind of community that draws buyers who want a low-key, well-kept address near the bay without giving up space, with most homes running well over 2,800 square feet. If you're weighing it against nearby Bradenton homes for sale, Legends Bay reads as the polished, premium option — a step up in price and finish from neighbors like Bay Shore Gardens or Oneco.

Right now there are 14 active listings with a median list price of $1,300,000, and the spread is wide — from $370,000 up to $4,900,000 — so your options depend heavily on whether you want waterfront and how much square footage you're chasing. Ten of the active homes are priced above $1M, which tells you where the center of gravity sits. Over the past year 13 homes sold at a median of $1,150,000, with sellers collecting about 94% of asking — a market that rewards patience and a sharp offer more than it rewards a bidding war.

Legends Bay is a community in Bradenton, Florida.

Quick facts

$370,000$4.9M price range

2,834 sqft median home

$469/mo median HOA

$6,525/mo median rent

13 sold in 12 months

On the market now

Homes for sale in Legends Bay

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Every active listing inside the Legends Bay boundary

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Where the market lives

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$300K–$400K$500K–$750K$750K–$1.0M$1.0M–$2.0M$2.0M+

The numbers that matter

The Legends Bay market

13

Sold, last 12 months

$1,150,000

Median sold price

94%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

134 days

Median time to sell

Legends Bay vs Bradenton

Median list price

Legends Bay$1.3M
Bradenton Co.$396K

Price per sqft

Legends Bay$452
Bradenton Co.$264

Days on market

Legends Bay52d
Bradenton Co.53d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

27.3% yr/yr

$880K$1.1M$1.3MAug ’23May ’26

Homes sold per month

024Aug ’23May ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Legends Bay boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

For the school run

Schools Legends Bay is zoned for

Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Legends Bay home

$8,579/mo

Principal & interest $6,849
Property tax $1,051
HOA / fees $469
Insurance (est.) $210

$1,300,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$469/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$6,525/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

352

Median age

58

Median income

$174,085

Median home value

$786,127

Beyond the listings

Living in Legends Bay

Lifestyles

Top 8% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Hobbies & Interests

Handcrafted

The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.

Appearance oriented

Trend Trackers

This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.

Relationships

Networking

Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.

Appearance oriented

Fitness Fashion

Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.

Attitudes

Deal Seekers

These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.

On the calendar

Near Legends Bay

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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…

Jul

15

Wed

Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows

The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…

Jul

15

Wed

As Earth Is To Sky

This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…

Jul

15

Wed

Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses

10:00am

This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…

Jul

15

Wed

ReptiDay

The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…

Jul

15

Wed

In the Flesh: The Nude in Japanese Art

In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a subject in Japanese art, from the late 19th century to the postwar p…

People who close here

Our Bradenton experts

Straight answers

Legends Bay FAQs

Is Legends Bay a good place to live?+

It's a gated, water-oriented community that appeals to buyers who value privacy and space — 13 of 14 active homes are behind the gate and most exceed 2,800 square feet. Assigned schools include Bayshore Elementary, W. D. Sugg Middle, and Bayshore High School. If you like the area but want more options, nearby Heritage Harbour offers a similar Bradenton lifestyle at a different price point.

Is Legends Bay expensive?+

Yes, it sits in Bradenton's upper tier — the median list price is $1,300,000 and ten of the 14 active homes are priced above $1M. That said, the range runs from $370,000 to $4,900,000, so there's meaningful spread depending on size and whether you want waterfront.

What do homes cost in Legends Bay?+

Active listings run from $370,000 to $4,900,000 with a median list price of $1,300,000, working out to about $452 per square foot on a median home size of 2,834 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 13 homes sold at a median of $1,150,000.

How is the market in Legends Bay right now?+

There are 14 active listings and homes are taking a median of about 51.5 days to sell, so it's a measured market rather than a frenzy. Sellers are averaging 94% of asking price, which means there's room for a well-reasoned offer.

What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA runs about $469 per month, which is typical for a gated community with shared amenities. Median property taxes come to roughly $12,614 per year, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values.

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